Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Theme Parks in 2018 | Minnie's Walk of Fame Star | Harry Potter Celebration

The latest happenings at Disney, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and other Central Florida attractions.

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January 23, 2018

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Disney World, Universal additions for 2018 relative calm before next year's storm

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In 2018, Universal's "Fast and the Furious" open and Disney's Hollywood Studios will reveal its Toy Story themed land. SeaWorld Orlando, in need of an attendance game-changer, is opening a new raft ride.

Universal: More panels, games, music set for Harry Potter celebration

A Celebration of Harry Potter attendees will get a look at "Hogwarts Mystery" game, participate in scavenger hunts and costume contest and see new projection show on castle at Orlando theme parks.

Service dog with toy Pluto gets excited meeting real Pluto at Disney World

Atlas, a golden retriever and service dog for Juilan Gavino, was excited to meet a real Pluto character at Disney World.

Minnie Mouse gets her star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Disney character honored in ceremony Monday

Voodoo Doughnut coming to Universal CityWalk

Trendy Portland, Oregon doughnut shop Vood Doughnut is bringing its delectibles to Universal's Citywalk this spring.

'Top Chef Junior' makes a stop at Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay

"Top Chef Junior" got a little tropical with a stop at Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando's new water park. 

Disneyland installs walls on Main Street as part of refurbishment project

Work to replace the tracks for a horse-drawn trolley has forced Disneyland to install two long stretches of wall in the park.

Orange County Convention Center looks ahead for busy 2018

In early 2018, a large number of Orange County Convention Center-goers will arrive in town during what's expected to be a busy season.

December boosts Orlando hotels' tallies for year

Central Florida hotels improved occupancy rate, revenue per room figures for December and for 2017

Arts become a bigger deal at Epcot

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts, now in its second year, took the template from its inaugural event and upsized it.

Legoland Florida: New Ninjago Days, other events set for 2018

Weekend ninja-based event will start in January at Winter Haven theme park

Upcoming theme park concerts bring big names to Florida parks

With upcoming concert series at Disney, Universal, Busch Gardens and SeaWorld, theme park goers will have more than just coasters on their itineraries. 

Beautiful art from far-off islands at Winter Park's Polasek Museum

"Island Objects: Art and Adaptation in Micronesia" is on view at the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens through April 15.

SeaWorld Orlando: Preschoolers can get in free all year

Deal for Florida residents age 5 and younger gets them into theme park for free throughout 2018

That's Life: Disney World's debut made magazine cover in 1971

The issue, dated two weeks after Magic Kingdom opened, features 1,500 cast members on its cover, details about new resort inside

Epcot's Garden Rocks Concert Series lineup 2018

The Garden Rocks Concert Series lineup for the 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Concerts are on select days March 2-May 28.

Legoland Florida hotel package include free tickets for kids

The Kids Stay & Play Free Package is good on most nights through May 24

Orlando Eye: 'Love Is in the Air' packages set

Valentines-themed capsules will be available aboard the International Drive observation wheel next month

Get poppin' this Saturday for National Popcorn Day

Celebrate National Popcorn Day with a funky snack from local shops.

New Seine River cruises offered by Adventures by Disney

Disney's foray into river cruising will be taking in the City of Lights in 2019 as it adds new Seine River trips on top of more trips on the Rhine and Danube rivers.

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